April Moms - Have you got your period yet?

Amy - posted on 06/06/2009

I breastfed for the first 3 months and now shes almost 14 months old and still no period. My dr said its normal since im on the depo shot.

Kat - posted on 06/01/2009

i have just stopped breastfeeding 4weeks ago and have been bleeding on and off for atleast 3 of those weeks

Crystal - posted on 06/01/2009

Quoting Katie:

Still Bf'ing here and no period. I haven't had a period since May of 2oo7 (if ya don't count those icky 4 weeks of post delivery bleeding anyways)

Hey, same with me!

Still breastfeeding and no period since June 2007 - 2 years now!!!

Woo hoo!

Crystal - posted on 06/01/2009

Quoting Katie:

Still Bf'ing here and no period. I haven't had a period since May of 2oo7 (if ya don't count those icky 4 weeks of post delivery bleeding anyways)

Hey, same with me!

Still breastfeeding and no period since June 2007 - 2 years now!!!

Woo hoo!

Jennie - posted on 05/31/2009

Just stopped breastfeeding about a week ago, still haven't gotten mine. Sure has been nice not having one for almost 2 years! Although, when my daughter was about 8 months or so, i did have one for about a day, very light though, and nothing since.

Megan - posted on 05/30/2009

Mine came back full force when my daughter turned 10 mons (Feb/March), but nothing since then. Only some spotting. Is that normal? Does anyone had a similar experience?

Cheryl - posted on 05/29/2009

I finally got mine back just before my youngests first birthday april 21st, and it was a bit of a shock as was still breast feeding twice a day. I'd gone almost three years without one as my eldest is only 14 months older and they never came back in between, hence it took a while to find out I was expecting my youngest. Only thing is since they came back they;ve been every other week, but it looks like it is starting to settle down now

Jackie - posted on 05/26/2009

I haven't gotten mine, I'm still breastfeeding. I actually just stop bleeding from the birth like 2 days ago.

Darcy - posted on 05/24/2009

I nursed my son til he was one and was expecting my period to start at any time... but nope.
That's because I'm pregnant - surprise! (well, not a total surprise - just earlier than we planned).

Leigh Ann - posted on 05/24/2009

Robert weaned himself around May 6th (13 months) and I haven't had my cycle since July of 2007. I also have an IUD right now. Not sure if that makes any difference.

Shannon - posted on 03/24/2009

I'm still breastfeeding and haven't gotten mine (baby turns 1 April 9th!!). Def not looking forward to getting it back....

Jennifer - posted on 03/24/2009

i nursed until january and got a period a week before i stopped, my next one was 6 weeks later, and this one is already late again!  with my oldest, i got my period 2 months after stopping and it was regular right away, this time its so irregular, i guess its different everytime and everyones bodies are different!

Amber - posted on 03/22/2009

I am still nursing and still havent gotten mine. I have slowed down nursing a lot but dont even get a spot.

Cassie - posted on 03/22/2009

I'm still breastfeeding and no period yet for me... I'm in no hurry for that part of life to return!

Kamaria - posted on 03/22/2009

hiya mi period cycle went bac 2 normal after abt 2 months after i had mi daughter last april and im still breastfeeding i think its diferent things 4 diferent ppl bt go 2 the docs jst 2 put ur mind at rest

Tanya - posted on 03/20/2009

I nursed until July (low milk supply, baby not gaining).  I had my period within 2 months, but I had also started the pill.  Oddly, I lactated until November.  It really took a long time to stop which was odd since I was not enough for the baby - and all I wanted to do was nurse.  :-(  I really give all you gals who are still nursing credit.  Hopefully when we have baby number three, it will be a hungry little boy who gets a good strong milk supply from the start.  Both of my girls were terrible nursers.  At any rate, it wouldn't hurt to visit the doc to make sure you don't have a surprise guest in there.  :-) 

Katie - posted on 03/19/2009

Still Bf'ing here and no period. I haven't had a period since May of 2oo7 (if ya don't count those icky 4 weeks of post delivery bleeding anyways)

Dawn - posted on 03/19/2009

With my second son, I started 5 weeks after he was born. Yes, I was breastfeeding. With my twins, I nursed for three months, but still started again after 5 weeks. I haven't nursed in 7 months, but I am still lactating. If they would take the nipple, I could nurse them now. With my older two boys, I lactated for a year or more after I quit nursing. It's all hormonal. But if you are really concerned, see your doctor. Be carefull! Just because your haven't started your period, you can still conceive.

Tracy - posted on 03/19/2009

I'm still nursing 5-6x's a day & I got my 1st period when my baby was 10 months old.  (I just got it for the 2nd time & it was over a wk. & 1/2 late.  It's not going to be real regular at first.)

Any chance you could be pregnant? ;-)

Bianca - posted on 03/19/2009

I breastfed for 9 months, until the biting became too much to handle, I had my period return 1 month after he was born, at the other end of the extreme. but i def agree with other mothers that you contact your doctor and get a check up.

Starla - posted on 03/18/2009

Lucky you!  I'm still nursing, then one day, actually 11 months to the day w/o one!  One mom got hers, then me, then another mom...chain reaction!  I'm wondering if it will go back to monthly or be sporatic?

Jennifer - posted on 03/17/2009

I am still nursing and yes I did get my period back in November.  It is still not on a perfect cycle like it use to be before my daughter.  I went on Mirena now so that may be a lot to do with that.

Angela - posted on 03/17/2009

I'm still breastfeeding and have yet to get mine which is all good as far as I'm concerned but did think it would've come back since solids are Mitchell's primary source of food.

Karen - posted on 03/16/2009

Mine just started yesterday!

Ellana - posted on 03/15/2009

i am still breastfeeding and have had nothing. not even spotting and the doctors have assured me this is normal as b/feediong can inhibit them. it works for us as i don't want to go back on the pill right now..

Jamie - posted on 03/14/2009

I just thought about not breastfeeding anymore and I got mine !!!

Heather - posted on 03/14/2009

I pumped for 3 months while my daughter was in the NICU, and got mine in Mid-June after I had started to ween from pumping. My milk alone wasn't enough calories, I just decided since she'd have to take a bottle, it may as well be calorie rich formula.

Michelle - posted on 03/13/2009

I had a light period at the end of January/beginning of February, but nothing since. I hate to ask, but is there any chance you're already pregnant again?

Melissa - posted on 03/10/2009

I'm breastfeeding and have had my period for the past 3 months. The first one was the worst, full force. The other 2 have been light. I would contact your doctor to see whats up since you stopped bfing.

Kathryn - posted on 03/09/2009

I'm breastfeeding, but no period yet. Hopefully it won't come back...we're done with this baby, so I'm not looking forward to that part of my life anymore!

Colleen - posted on 03/09/2009

I'm still breastfeeding, but I got my period back in full force in January. 

Patricia - posted on 03/09/2009

I am still breastfeeding, but I have gotten a light period every month. You might want to check w/ your OB, and just see what they say.